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In order to get a true representation of each country's athletic skill, the Olympics should randomly select citizens to compete like it's jury duty:

Who's next on the balance beam for the US? Is it Simone Biles? Nope it's 39yo electrician, Dale. Wow he does not look confident

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

It would actually be quite entertaining if you let people choose their field, that way you'd get people at least somewhat competent.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

Or do half and half. Let one half be random and the other half people that "want" to be there, and call it out. "That's Dave, he's doing terrible, especially considering he specifically asked us to let him do this one."

[–] [email protected] 6 points 9 months ago

Putting an average person anywhere near gymnastics is just preparing to watch someone break their neck.